As we embrace the spirit of National Nurses Week May 6-12, I wanted to take a moment to extend my gratitude and appreciation to each of you for your dedication and commitment to nursing.

Having spent over three decades in nursing, I've had the privilege of witnessing the incredible impact our community makes, from the bedside to the forefront of research. Now, as a leader of our University of Rochester nursing community, I am continuously inspired by the passion and commitment of our students, faculty, alumni, and partners. Your efforts truly make a world of difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities.

To celebrate this week, we have planned several events, including an exciting virtual panel discussion titled "Healthcare Harmony: Nurturing Resilience for Our Nursing Community, Students, and Providers."

Given the pressing need to address burnout among health care professionals, this discussion will focus on practical strategies to support your well-being and work-life balance and how we can amplify these principles across the larger Rochester community and beyond to ensure that everyone can experience health harmony.

You can also hear from some of our UR Nursing students and alumni about their various roles and contributions in this YouTube short video. Visit @urnursing’s Instagram page throughout the week to hear more from our nurses!